German Inflation Rises to 2.0% in October
Germany's inflation rose to 2.0% in October from 1.6% in September, driven by higher food and service prices, despite falling energy costs; the Bundesbank expects temporarily higher inflation in 2024.
German Inflation Rises to 2.0% in October
Germany's inflation rose to 2.0% in October from 1.6% in September, driven by higher food and service prices, despite falling energy costs; the Bundesbank expects temporarily higher inflation in 2024.
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32% Bias Score
OSC Provides $11 Million to FAIR Canada for Investor Advocacy
The Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) is providing FAIR Canada, a national investor advocacy group, with $11 million in funding over six years to support its operations, addressing past criticisms of insufficient investor compensation.
OSC Provides $11 Million to FAIR Canada for Investor Advocacy
The Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) is providing FAIR Canada, a national investor advocacy group, with $11 million in funding over six years to support its operations, addressing past criticisms of insufficient investor compensation.
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40% Bias Score
French Assembly Rejects EU-Mercosur Trade Deal Amidst Farmer Protests
The French National Assembly resoundingly rejected the EU-Mercosur free trade agreement (484 against, 70 in favor), citing unfair competition for French farmers, prompting widespread protests across the country.
French Assembly Rejects EU-Mercosur Trade Deal Amidst Farmer Protests
The French National Assembly resoundingly rejected the EU-Mercosur free trade agreement (484 against, 70 in favor), citing unfair competition for French farmers, prompting widespread protests across the country.
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52% Bias Score
French Firms Join Libya’s Post-Conflict Reconstruction
A delegation of 28 French companies attended the Libya-France Development and Reconstruction Forum in Benghazi, aiming to foster economic partnerships and support post-conflict rebuilding efforts, with projects funded by a 1.9 billion euro fund managed by Belgacem Haftar.
French Firms Join Libya’s Post-Conflict Reconstruction
A delegation of 28 French companies attended the Libya-France Development and Reconstruction Forum in Benghazi, aiming to foster economic partnerships and support post-conflict rebuilding efforts, with projects funded by a 1.9 billion euro fund managed by Belgacem Haftar.
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48% Bias Score
Lunchables Sales Plummet Amidst Health Concerns and Competition
Sales of Kraft Heinz's Lunchables brand are declining due to health concerns, a failed school lunch program, and increased competition.
Lunchables Sales Plummet Amidst Health Concerns and Competition
Sales of Kraft Heinz's Lunchables brand are declining due to health concerns, a failed school lunch program, and increased competition.
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40% Bias Score
Indians Risk All for American Dream
This article examines the surge in Indian migrants attempting illegal entry into the US, exploring the economic and political factors driving this trend, the risks involved, and the resulting deportations.
Indians Risk All for American Dream
This article examines the surge in Indian migrants attempting illegal entry into the US, exploring the economic and political factors driving this trend, the risks involved, and the resulting deportations.
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24% Bias Score
Mobile Shopping to Dominate US Holiday Spending
US holiday mobile shopping is projected to hit a record \$128.1 billion this year, a 12.8% increase, driven by Gen Z consumers and retailers' mobile app improvements; 53% of online spending is expected to be mobile.
Mobile Shopping to Dominate US Holiday Spending
US holiday mobile shopping is projected to hit a record \$128.1 billion this year, a 12.8% increase, driven by Gen Z consumers and retailers' mobile app improvements; 53% of online spending is expected to be mobile.
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44% Bias Score
Porsche Macan EV's "Frunk" Highlights Growing Trend in Electric Vehicle Design
Porsche's new electric Macan features an 84-liter "frunk," a front storage compartment gaining popularity among electric vehicle owners for its convenient charging cable storage, highlighting a key design difference between EVs and traditional vehicles.
Porsche Macan EV's "Frunk" Highlights Growing Trend in Electric Vehicle Design
Porsche's new electric Macan features an 84-liter "frunk," a front storage compartment gaining popularity among electric vehicle owners for its convenient charging cable storage, highlighting a key design difference between EVs and traditional vehicles.
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40% Bias Score
Trump Tariff Threats Trigger Business Stockpiling and Supply Chain Shifts
Businesses are stockpiling goods and shifting supply chains in response to President Trump's threats to impose tariffs on goods from China, Mexico, and Canada, ranging from 10% to 60%, leading to potential price increases and economic uncertainty.
Trump Tariff Threats Trigger Business Stockpiling and Supply Chain Shifts
Businesses are stockpiling goods and shifting supply chains in response to President Trump's threats to impose tariffs on goods from China, Mexico, and Canada, ranging from 10% to 60%, leading to potential price increases and economic uncertainty.
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36% Bias Score
Retirement Planning: Beyond the 4% Rule
This article examines the 4% rule for retirement withdrawals, highlighting its limitations and suggesting a hybrid approach using annuities to balance guaranteed income with investment flexibility.
Retirement Planning: Beyond the 4% Rule
This article examines the 4% rule for retirement withdrawals, highlighting its limitations and suggesting a hybrid approach using annuities to balance guaranteed income with investment flexibility.
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40% Bias Score
Africa's Youth and the Path to Development
An economist discusses the challenges faced by African youth, the risks of instability, and proposes alternative economic models to address the continent's developmental issues.
Africa's Youth and the Path to Development
An economist discusses the challenges faced by African youth, the risks of instability, and proposes alternative economic models to address the continent's developmental issues.
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48% Bias Score
Musk and Ramaswamy's Plan to Force Federal Employees Back to Office
Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy's proposal to force federal employees back to the office is generating controversy, with potential impacts varying across agencies and raising questions about cost savings versus potential job losses and disruptions.
Musk and Ramaswamy's Plan to Force Federal Employees Back to Office
Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy's proposal to force federal employees back to the office is generating controversy, with potential impacts varying across agencies and raising questions about cost savings versus potential job losses and disruptions.
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44% Bias Score